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    USDA Announces Requirement for Contingency Plans to Protect Animals During Emergencies

    We are sharing information about a change to Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations that may impact your business operations as they relate to caring for animals during emergencies. The revisions will better ensure that entities responsible for animals regulated under the Animal Welfare Act are prepared to safeguard the health and welfare of such animals in the event of possible emergencies or… Learn More

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    PIJAC Hires Wes Fisher As New Senior Director, Government Affairs

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Alexandria, Va. – November 3, 2021 – The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) the advocacy voice of the responsible pet care community, welcomes Wes Fisher as their new Senior Director, Government Affairs. Fisher will direct all aspects of a multi-state legislative and regulatory portfolio and develop strategic relationships with allied organizations,… Learn More

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    PIJAC President And CEO Mike Bober Named To Pet Age’s 2021…

    Congratulations to PIJAC President and CEO, Mike Bober, for being recognized as one of Pet Age’s 2021 Power 50 list. Mike has led the pet care community as an advocate on Capitol Hill by engaging with lawmakers on pet-related legislation and by stregthening the visibility of the pet care field through popular events such as the… Learn More

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    Biden Signs Bill To Pair Veterans With Puppies To Fight…

    NJ.com – “By expanding the availability of service dogs to include those with mental illnesses and providing for canine training as part of veteran health programs, we anticipate that this law will have a substantial positive impact of the health and well-being of suffering military personnel, and even help mitigate veteran suicides,” said Mike Bober,… Learn More

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    Paws For Veterans Therapy Act: PIJAC Statement

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alexandria, Va. – The following statement can be attributed to PIJAC President and CEO Mike Bober: “The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) praises President Biden for signing H.R. 1448, the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act, into law yesterday, and commends the dedication of the Members of Congress who championed this critical… Learn More

  • Statement From PIJAC On Lawsuit Against Hawaii Board Of Land And Natural Resources

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alexandria, Va. – July 16, 2021 – The following statement can be attributed to Robert Likins, PIJAC’s Vice President of Government Affairs: “PIJAC believes that the Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) arrived at the correct decision and followed Hawaiian law in accepting the revised final environmental impact statement (RFEIS)… Learn More


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